Type Text HereGrade 6 Social Studies Course Description
The sixth grade World Cultures and Geography curriculum prepares students for their continued social studies courses in the middle school and high school. The primary goal of the course is for the learner to build a good geography base-know their world. The sixth grade course covers a comprehensive study of the cultures and economic systems in the Western Hemispheres as well as the cultures and economics of the Eastern Hemisphere. Prior to studying the different cultures and economics of each region, students will study the physical and political geography of North America, Central America, South America, Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Southwest Asia, and Africa. Students will analyze the various economic factors that influenced the development and history for each of these regions. In order to engage the sixth grade learner, students will explore the traditions, holidays, and other cultural features when completing hands-on projects designed to capture that interest. Finally, students will use critical-thinking skills, including use of strategies for reading informational text, analyzing primary sources, oral, and visual material.